The russian revolution Flashcards
What year did the Russian Revolution begin?
1917
True or False: The Russian Revolution consisted of two major events.
True
What were the two main phases of the Russian Revolution?
The February Revolution and the October Revolution
Fill in the blank: The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar ______.
Nicholas II
Which political party led the October Revolution?
The Bolshevik Party
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the Russian Civil War?
The October Revolution
What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks during the revolution?
To establish a socialist state
True or False: The Provisional Government was established after the February Revolution.
True
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party?
Vladimir Lenin
Fill in the blank: The slogan ‘Peace, Land, and ______’ was used by the Bolsheviks.
Bread
What type of government was established after the Bolshevik Revolution?
A Soviet government
Multiple Choice: Which treaty ended Russia’s involvement in World War I?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What was one major consequence of the Russian Civil War?
The establishment of the Soviet Union
True or False: The White Army supported the Bolsheviks during the Civil War.
False
Fill in the blank: The Red Army was formed to defend the ______ government.
Bolshevik
What was the main ideology promoted by the Bolsheviks?
Marxism-Leninism
What was the main purpose of the New Economic Policy (NEP)?
To revive the economy after the Civil War
Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks called for the overthrow of the ______ class.
bourgeois
What was the role of the Soviets during the revolution?
They acted as councils representing workers and soldiers.
Who was the main rival of Lenin within the Bolshevik Party?
Leon Trotsky
Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks promised to redistribute ______ to the peasants.
land
What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?
It highlighted discontent with Bolshevik policies.
True or False: The October Revolution was a largely peaceful transition of power.
False
What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on global politics?
It inspired communist movements worldwide.
